Taking the Time to Connect

I started my walk this morning with a head full of buzzing worries and concerns. They were interspersed with swarms of thoughts about this thing that needs to get done and that issue that needs to be addressed. I asked myself, "How in the world will I be able to handle this all? Why is this life such a struggle?"

However, as I kept up my brisk pace, my thoughts settled down. I started to pray, reflect and focus on what God was saying to me. As the raucousness inside my head started to settle down, I began to see things I would have otherwise missed. 

I began to appreciate the beauty around me. As I was alone with God and creation, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders.

And as I peered at the beauty around me, I saw my problems in a new light. I gained clarity and insight into different situations. 

I discovered hidden gems. 

I received insight into how to come at something from a different direction. I saw beauty in little things and felt my creativity come alive. 

Why do I take time out to walk each day when I have a list that is longer than my arm? Because it is my lifeline and connection to the Lord. It is the way I hear best from Him. It gives me a huge dose of energy - physically, spiritually and mentally. There are days when I think I really need to skip the walk and I always regret that.

So I make it a regular part of most days because I can't afford to not do it. It's worth the hour and a half out of my schedule because it infuses me with the ability to do all the things I do. It energizes me and lifts my spirits. It keeps me leaning in and listening to what God has to say.

When I stay connected to Him then other good things flow out of me.